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Crispy Skin Barramundi with Lemon Butter Broth Recipe
FAQ
Pretty much any method from pan frying to steaming works well with this fish. Barramundi's mild taste and medium/high fat content make it not only versatile, but also hard to burn. So, if you're not used to cooking fish, this is a great one to start with.
Barramundi is low in fat and high in omega-3 fatty acids, making it a great source of essential nutrients. Some consider barramundi one of the healthiest seafoods. This fish is great for your cardiovascular system. Including omega-3 fatty acids in your diet is an excellent start to a healthier lifestyle.
Today, the more traditional Australian take on barramundi involves a similar technique: Wrap it in paperbark, a native plant that lends a smoky flavor. Add in lemon, herbs, and macadamia nuts for more flavor. Then throw it over some hot coals, or “on the barbie,” as Aussies like to say.
Barramundi and salmon are both delicious, and they each have their own unique flavor profile. Barramundi is a relatively mild fish: it's mellow with a smooth, buttery, and subtly-sweet flavor, which means it pairs exceptionally well with strong sauces and won't compete with other prominent flavors in a recipe.
Does Barramundi contain mercury? The Better Fish® Barramundi has consistently tested below detectable limits for mercury (average of 0.02 ppm). The levels allowed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is 1 ppm. Wild-caught and farm-raised Barramundi contain different mercury levels due to their very different diets.